Help Downloading WinHlp32.exe

I have a question about versions.

I am trying to download the WinHlp32.exe file for a friend, the problem is I
am trying to get it from an XP machine not a Vista Machine.

Once my machine gets validated as Genuine I am then taken to the page to
download. However since it can not determine what I want it does not give me
the standard button but rather gives me a link to the following two files.

Windows6.0-KB917607-x64.msu
Windows6.0-KB917607-x86.msu

If I download the above files can I transfer them to a Vista machine and
install them or must I wait until I have access to a Vista machine to get
the correct file.

If I can use these to install the WinHlp32.exe what will I need to do to
install the file correctly? Please note I have yet to touch a Vista machine.

Hi,

The versions are the same for XP and Vista, you merely need to download the
appropriate one (x86 for 32 bit systems, x64 for a 64 bit one) and place it
on a thumb drive or CD for later use in the Vista system. You may also want
this link (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917607) for reference as
installing it on a Vista system has some side effects.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

"Vince" <> wrote in message
news:...
>I have a question about versions.
>
> I am trying to download the WinHlp32.exe file for a friend, the problem is
> I am trying to get it from an XP machine not a Vista Machine.
>
> Once my machine gets validated as Genuine I am then taken to the page to
> download. However since it can not determine what I want it does not give
> me the standard button but rather gives me a link to the following two
> files.
>
> Windows6.0-KB917607-x64.msu
> Windows6.0-KB917607-x86.msu
>
> If I download the above files can I transfer them to a Vista machine and
> install them or must I wait until I have access to a Vista machine to get
> the correct file.
>
> If I can use these to install the WinHlp32.exe what will I need to do to
> install the file correctly? Please note I have yet to touch a Vista
> machine.
>

Thanks for the info. I already have both. I will now go to the other link
and get the instructions in case needed it the future.


"Rick Rogers" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Hi,
>
> The versions are the same for XP and Vista, you merely need to download
> the appropriate one (x86 for 32 bit systems, x64 for a 64 bit one) and
> place it on a thumb drive or CD for later use in the Vista system. You may
> also want this link (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917607) for reference
> as installing it on a Vista system has some side effects.
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
>
> "Vince" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>>I have a question about versions.
>>
>> I am trying to download the WinHlp32.exe file for a friend, the problem
>> is I am trying to get it from an XP machine not a Vista Machine.
>>
>> Once my machine gets validated as Genuine I am then taken to the page to
>> download. However since it can not determine what I want it does not give
>> me the standard button but rather gives me a link to the following two
>> files.
>>
>> Windows6.0-KB917607-x64.msu
>> Windows6.0-KB917607-x86.msu
>>
>> If I download the above files can I transfer them to a Vista machine and
>> install them or must I wait until I have access to a Vista machine to get
>> the correct file.
>>
>> If I can use these to install the WinHlp32.exe what will I need to do to
>> install the file correctly? Please note I have yet to touch a Vista
>> machine.
>>
>